2:7-8 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
2:7-8 What do we learn from what Paul says here?
We learn from this that those in public ministry in the church should never engage in flippancy or jocularity when preaching God's word (cp 2Ti 4:1-2).
Preaching should be free from side-issues, doctrinal novelties, fads, crudities, levity and jokes.
Preaching should be free from anything to which exception might be taken.
The occasion to preach must be treated with the utmost respect and reverence. See also comments on 2Ti 4:1-2.